Field Day 2024 will be starting in 3 hours. In previous posts I had mentioned that I was either going to be operating as a 1B station or a 1D stations depending on the weather. βMother Natureβ helped me make the choiceand its not nice (or smart) to argue with Mother.
The choice is β1Dβ and if you read the following from The Weather Network you will see why.
Kingston, ON
Special Weather Statement
Issued atΒ Sat 8:59 AM Jun. 22
Issued by:Β Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description: Significant rainfall possible this afternoon into Sunday.
Hazard: Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.
Timing: This afternoon into Sunday.
Discussion: The potential exists for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into Sunday. Local amounts exceeding 50 mm are possible. A rainfall warning may be required for some areas.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
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So there you have itβ¦.
Setting up in a Park to operate 1B in a Monsoon is one way to ruin my almost new FT891 seeing that as a general rule they donβt like water.
And to be honest it would not be fun for me either.
I still will be participating and hope to give out the rare exchange of 1D ONE to as many stations I can contact during the event. At home I have the chance to operate VHF, 6m, and the HF Bands that the Field Day rules allow.